Today’s guest on ‘The Other Way’ with Lindsey podcast is Annie Drew (IG @anniedrewwildlifeart), a full-time wildlife artist whose incredible paintings can be found in galleries and in homes all over the world.
She’s also a fellow single and childfree by choice human who lives with her parents, so I knew how much our conversation would resonate with you.
For most of us, pursuing a career as an artist would be too ‘risky’. So I was really curious about how Annie has navigated her jorney as an artist and to hear how she dealt with any doubts and fears along HER ‘other way’.
What we also talk about:
Walking out on college at 17 but pursuing art anyway - even when her teacher declared “painting from art is a useless talent.”
Doing art the ‘wrong’ way and still thriving - your power is in doing what feels good for you.
You don’t need to know the “big vision” - Annie didn’t start her career painting wildlife.
The power of painting - how it trains you to listen to that illusive inner voice both on and off the canvas.
Trading a one-bed flat for an art studio - choosing to invest in a life she actually wanted instead of moving out of her parents solo.
How time is your richest currency - both in and out of work, no matter how creative your job might be.
This episode is for you if:
You’ve ever felt pressured to give up your creative dreams in favor of something “sensible.”
You’re navigating the stigma of walking an unconventional path — like living at home, being child-free, or pursuing an unconventional path.
Annie is a beautiful reminder that “The Other Way” might not be the easiest, but it can definitley be the most fulfilling and rewarding.
If YOU want to share your story of walking a different path on the podcast, I’d love to hear from you — send me a DM or email!
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